Senior FPGA Verification Engineer (Rochester)

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2 months ago
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Rochester, NY - *Relocation Assistance Provided*

The Company

Our client is one of the largest, successful aerospace, defense, and technology innovators in the world. They operate in over 100 countries and provide strategic solutions to the US, in order to protect and defend our freedoms worldwide, with advancing space access, supporting national security, civil service, and transportation safety. Their employees are passionate about their customers and their mission, as they enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies and advancements that are positively impacting our society.

The Job

Our client is seeking Digital Verification Engineers to support their development of secure tactical communication products. The candidate will function primarily in an FPGA verification role, working in a cooperative team environment to verify and test embedded FPGA firmware for radio communication systems. Successful candidates must have familiarity with a coverage-driven verification methodology from planning through closure as well as knowledge of industry standard interfaces. Candidates will be required to analyze requirements, create test specifications/plans, write tests in System Verilog within a UVM test bench framework, and verify designs meet requirements. Candidates will work with cross-functional teams to verify FPGA designs for radio product development projects.

Functions

  • Perform FPGA design verification and validation of embedded electronic communication.
  • Assist in the development of high-level and detailed verification test plans consistent with system requirements and specifications.
  • Develop self-checking test benches for FPGA design verification and validation using System Verilog.
  • Develop Agents, Test sequences, Cover groups, Predictors, Scoreboards.
  • Develop randomized and directed tests to achieve closure on functional coverage and provide feedback to the team to reach functional coverage goals.
  • Develop high-level and detailed verification test plans and test benches consistent with system requirements and specifications.
  • Work with cross-functional teams as needed to define and verify product and design requirements.
  • Prepare design and implementation reviews. Present technical briefings and status to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience developing and verifying FPGA/ASIC based embedded system solutions.

Preferred Additional Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and debug FPGA firmware and related hardware issues.
  • Working knowledge of Ethernet Standard and design experience related to Ethernet packet processing.
  • Experience with cryptographic algorithms and cryptographic solutions for embedded communication systems.
  • Experience with Mentor Graphics Verification tools.
  • Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming (C++, JAVA).
  • Proven proficiency in FPGA/ASIC verification using System Verilog.
  • Working knowledge of UVM/OVM methodology.
  • Experience with Advanced Functional Verification tools to report functional coverage.
  • Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python, Tcl).
  • Familiarity in working within Linux OS.
  • Familiarity with industry standard interfaces (Ethernet, AXI, SPI).
  • Solid technical writing skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts/solutions both inside and outside of the organization.
  • Highly motivated, self-starter, who works well in team environments.

Security Clearance

Please be aware this position requires one to be eligible for a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Posted:Friday, March 7, 2025
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